Make your appointment to view this well-maintained home located on 15 wooded acres situated between Murphysboro and Carbondale on secluded Chautauqua Road. This home is ready to move in for a family that needs 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, plus two bonus rooms in the basement for an office or recreation room. The two, all brick fireplaces, one in the living you and in the family room are wood-burning. Windows throughout the home offer wonderful views of mother- nature from woods to birds, turkey and more. The kitchen and foyer feature solid oak, walnut finish hardwood flooring; and carpet throughout. Enjoy sitting on the upper deck to see a beautiful sunset shaded by a bounty of trees directly off of the large eat in kitchen with wall to wall cabinets and a huge custom design pantry. Must see to appreciate! And the wooded acreage can be hunted or drive through with your ATV!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
15 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Tindall• C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
Bought with Tamara Walker• Infinity Realty of Southern IL
Make your appointment to view this well-maintained home located on 15 wooded acres situated between Murphysboro and Carbondale on secluded Chautauqua Road. This home is ready to move in for a family that needs 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, plus two bonus rooms in the basement for an office or recreation room. The two, all brick fireplaces, one in the living you and in the family room are wood-burning. Windows throughout the home offer wonderful views of mother- nature from woods to birds, turkey and more. The kitchen and foyer feature solid oak, walnut finish hardwood flooring; and carpet throughout. Enjoy sitting on the upper deck to see a beautiful sunset shaded by a bounty of trees directly off of the large eat in kitchen with wall to wall cabinets and a huge custom design pantry. Must see to appreciate! And the wooded acreage can be hunted or drive through with your ATV!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,741 (+5.2%)
$16,697 + $75,735
$92,432
2024
$6,411 (−6.1%)
$16,697 + $75,735
$92,432
2023
$6,830 (+7.4%)
$14,860 + $67,851
$82,711
2022
$6,359
$24,012 + $61,193
$85,205
Tax history for 5959 Chautauqua Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,741 (+5.2%)
$16,697 + $75,735
$92,432
2024
$6,411 (−6.1%)
$16,697 + $75,735
$92,432
2023
$6,830 (+7.4%)
$14,860 + $67,851
$82,711
2022
$6,359
$24,012 + $61,193
$85,205
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,374
Year built
1973
Style
Ranch
County
Jackson County
APN
14-27-400-029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1750
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 984
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 13.6
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 14.1
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 11.4
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13.2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 11.5
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 15.7
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Tile
Room 9 Length: 11.6
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 13.11
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 14.3
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 19.5
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Carpet
Room 11 Length: 13.11
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Width: 19.6
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Carpet
Room 12 Length: 11.3
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Dining Room
Room 12 Width: 13.7
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 13 Length: 20.8
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Kitchen
Room 13 Width: 13.2
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Carpet
Room 14 Length: 11.3
Room 14 Level: Basement
Room 14 Type: Office
Room 14 Width: 13.8
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Flooring: Other
Room 15 Length: 6.7
Room 15 Level: Basement
Room 15 Type: Laundry
Room 15 Width: 12.7
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Flooring: Carpet
Room 16 Length: 7.11
Room 16 Level: Main
Room 16 Type: Additional Room
Room 16 Width: 5.7
Room 17 Information
Room 17 Flooring: Carpet
Room 17 Length: 7.7
Room 17 Level: Main
Room 17 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 17 Width: 11.7
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Radiant
Interior Features
Cable Available,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 15
Lot Size Dimensions: 15 Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Private Road
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1750
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 2585.44
Tax Legal Description: W 1/2 NW SE 1/4 27-9-2 456/190
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lagoon
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Murphysboro
High School: Murphysboro
Middle Or Junior School: Murphysboro
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 127 South left on Chautauqua aprrox. 2 miles East on right side
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,374
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 14.68 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 14-27-400-029
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2734
Building Area Total: 1750
Year Built: 1973
Around this home
Schools
General John A Logan Attendance Center
Public K-2 • Assigned • 4.4mi
Murphysboro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Murphysboro High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Murphysboro, IL • 62966
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $474,000
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